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MCY 244J

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,934 mi
Last recorded91,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 244J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,465 miles

Central Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Statutory seat belt missing diagonal strap incomplete (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Central Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper engine oil breather hose broken

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 90,656 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,380 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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MCY 244J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 29,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCY 244J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MCY 244J is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2015.

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